Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 37
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NewsSainsbury's commits to 100% British new season lamb
The retailer’s core fresh packaged lamb range had previously been made up of varying ratios of New Zealand and British lamb
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NewsSoft fruit industry at risk without labour assurances
British Summer Fruits warns of “extreme” situation over labour shortages and soaring prices if the government does not address migrant labour shortages soon
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NewsQueen's Speech 2017: the grocery industry reacts
Reactions from influential players in food and drink and an overview of the key bills for the industry
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NewsGove promises 'open and frank' dialogue with food and farming
Brexit brought opportunity to get rid of ‘cumbersome bureaucracy’, said secretary of state
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NewsDefra defends new environment minister Gove's climate stance
Gove returned to the Cabinet after last week’s election…
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NewsDairy alternatives brands warned over labels after EU case
However, Brexit could present an opportunity for the UK to take a different stance in the future, lawyer suggests
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NewsMichael Gove will 'have work cut out' as new Defra secretary
However, his appointment could herald “less of a cliff edge” in Brexit negotiations says British Growers Association
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry welcomes Michael Gove as Defra secretary
Michael Gove has been appointed as Defra secretary in a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May in a move welcomed by the food and drink industry. Plus, sterling stabilises after crashing on the shock general election result.
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NewsWhat a Conservative-DUP coalition means for food and drink
The Northern Irish party is keen to maintain free trade with the EU but is a harsh critic of the Common Fisheries Policy
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Category ReportDown but not out: butters & spreads category report 2017
As sales of block butter edge into growth, can the BSM market benefit from changing consumer attitudes about dairy health?
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NewsAsda removal of loose fruit & veg slammed over waste concerns
The retailer is trialling the removal of some loose fruit and veg lines from its fresh aisles
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Analysis & FeaturesUK's fresh fruit & veg faces volatile future, warns Rabobank
There were warnings of drought in some parts of the UK last week, but temperatures have also swung in the opposite direction
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the Co-op's call for 100% British fresh meat realistic?
Aspirational, for sure, but do farmers actually produce enough for other retailers to follow suit? And what would the downsides be for industry?
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NewsTwo new cases of avian flu prompt poultry movement review
Government avian flu controls were due to be lifted on 15 May in England, but now may be extended
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Comment & OpinionThe future of eating is flexitarian
Sir, Joanna Blythman’s call for a more nuanced discussion than ‘all meat is bad/all plants are good’ is welcome
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Comment & OpinionFarming in Britain must be cultivated and cherished
Farmers’ role is to ensure shoppers have safe, trusted, affordable and quality food. And there’s a key word
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NewsNFU calls for clear origin labelling in election manifesto
The union has also called for the GCA’s remit to be extended to the farming sector
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Co-op challenges other retailers to go 100% British fresh meat
Figures released by The Co-op show meat imports into the UK have doubled in the past 20 years
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NewsTesco defends trials of Argentinian and Wagyu beef
The NFU has criticised Tesco for extending supply chains
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Frankenfoods flood the market in post-Brexit US trade deal?
If a US trade deal is struck, will there be a stampede of hormonal beef and a flood of chlorine-washed chicken?